Survey and Mapping Specialist - Construction Management - Engineering Department

Escambia County, FL•Escambia County, FL

45d

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Surveyor, supervises office staff, crew chiefs, and/or survey field crews engaged in surveying and mapping activities. Creates and updates databases, maintains survey field notes and records, computes and sets monuments as needed; and prepares section corner certification documentation. Position ensures work meets the requirements of Chapter 472 of the Florida Statutes, Land Surveying and Mapping, and the Standards of Practice in Chapter 5J-17 of the Florida Administrative Code. This is a "mandatory testing" position that requires drug testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), and eight (8) years of specific land surveying experience, or an equivalent combination of formal education and/or working experience and three (3) years in a supervisory role in the surveying field.
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
relevant statutes and codes of the State of Florida governing the practice of Surveying and Mapping (Chapter 472 of the Florida Statutes and Chapter 5J-17 of the Florida Administrative Code)
manual of Instructions for the Survey of the Public Land of the United States
modern survey work principles and practice and an understanding of historical survey practice and methodology
geographic Coordinated Systems and the State Plane Coordinate System
operation, adjustment, maintenance, and care of all instruments including: GPS receivers, transits, theodolites, electronic data collectors, automatic levels, electronic distance measurers, and laser levels
stakeout calculations and field stakeout procedures
basic first aid and safety requirements of field work
conventional and GPS equipment and practices, and an understanding of drafting, CAD, and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology
Carlson, Topcon, Leica, Trimble, or equivalent surveying software and their computer applications
report and record maintenance principles and procedures
principles of budget development, evaluation, adherence, and project cost projection
inventory control principles and practices
effective supervisory principles and practices
research methods and techniques
written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity
operation of various computer or other electronic devices, printers, plotters, scanners, drafting equipment, and search engines
organization, prioritization, and time management
data collection and retrieval
read and interpret aerial photographs and topographical maps of all types
read, interpret, and contribute to the development of engineering plans and specifications
relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions, to include applying consistent courtesy, and tact in considerable public contact and/or confrontational situations
establish and maintain working relationships with supervisor, support staff and other department and County employees
adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies
convey a sense of authority and influence
apply sound judgement and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists
read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology, associated with job functions
understand and perform advanced mathematical skills, i.e., graphs, geometric, or algebraic principles, linear, angular, elevation, and unit system conversion
work efficiently and effectively to ensure the accuracy of information collected in the field
give clear instructions, maintain proper field notes, and keep detailed records
estimate materials needed for specific tasks

Responsibilities

Supervises and assigns work/projects to office staff, crew chiefs, and/or survey field crews engaged in surveying and mapping activities
Performs County-wide GPS observations
Performs data collection, including database and AutoCAD drawing creation
Performs data collection with robotic total station and vertical control densification
Calculates, solves, and prepares boundary surveys from field notes and recorded plats
Prepares and verifies legal descriptions for boundary surveys and certified corner record documentation
Maintains survey records, reports and files as required by Florida statutes and departmental policies
Prepares and verifies base maps for engineering design purposes
Records survey notes legibly and efficiently in the accepted format
Provides computational support to field crews
Provides computations and quality control for the GIS base map
Designs and creates databases, drawings, forms, and spreadsheets as needed
Consults with public and private engineers, inspectors, and contractors as needed on assigned projects/functions
Reviews and prepares reports from completed work of survey field crews and office technical staff
Establishes new procedures and methods that improve efficiency and productivity of the survey section
Assists the public and County personnel with survey related questions
Aids in occupational and professional training and development of survey personnel
Properly care for precision surveying instruments and other equipment or vehicles related to assigned tasks
Participates in research, data compilation, and assimilation into various reports and studies concerning assigned functional area as directed
Uses online governmental programs from the National Geodetic Survey (such as OPUS, NAVCON, GEOCON, and VERTCON)
Maintains inventory control for the Survey Division
May be required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks
Performs other related duties as required